Kandy Bus Stand (Details and contact number)

Kandy Bus Stand is a major transportation hub in the city. It serves as the main gateway to the surrounding areas and other cities in Sri Lanka. It is located in the heart of the city, just a short distance away from the famous Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

The bus stand is situated in close proximity to several popular attractions, shops, restaurants, and hotels. It makes it as a convenient location for tourists.

The Kandy Bus Stand is big with dozens of buses arriving and departing every hour. It is a good organized with different areas designated for different types of buses including local buses, long distance buses, and luxury buses. The bus stand opens for 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Therefore, it easy to catch a bus at any time of the day or night.

The bus stand offers a range of services to passengers, including ticket counters, restrooms, and food stalls. The staff at the bus stand can provide you with information about bus schedules, ticket prices and routes.

In terms of bus services, the Kandy Bus Stand offers a variety of options to suit different budgets and travel preferences. Local buses are the cheapest option, with fares starting at just a few Sri Lankan Rupees. These buses are usually crowded and not very comfortable.

Long distance buses are popular for travelers who want to visit other parts of the country. These buses are more comfortable than local buses, with air conditioning and reclining seats. They also offer a faster and more direct route to your destination.

Kandy bus stand contact number

If you need to contact the Kandy Bus Stand, the phone number is 0812213590 and 0812232318. You can also visit CTB website for more information, including bus schedules and fares. Kandy bus stand have two sections. One is government section, known as CTB bus stand, and other one is private bus stand.

Popular route is Colombo – Kandy.

Bus No 138 | Kadawatha to Fort bus route

SLTB and private buses run between Kadawatha and Fort. 

• Bus No. / Route No.: 138
• Distance: about 19 km
• Duration: approximately 1 hour 

Kadawatha – Colombo Fort bus routes:

Kadawatha > Mahara Junction > Kiribathgoda > Kalaniya University > Thoranaja Junction > 4th Mile Post > New Kelani Bridge > Ingurukade Junction > Pettah > Fort

Colombo Fort - Kadawatha

Kadawatha – Fort route has small different than Fort –Kadawatha route. Refer two maps.

Bus No 138/1 | Kirillawala - Fort bus route

SLTB and private buses run between Kirillawala and Fort. 

Bus No. / Route No.: 138/1

Distance: about 30 km

Duration: approximately 1.20 to 1.30 hours 

Kirillawala – Colombo Fort bus routes:

Kirillawala > Kokis Kade Junction > Indigahamula Junction > Eldeniya > Gonahena Junction > Kadawatha > Mahara Junction > Kiribathgoda > Kalaniya University > Thoranaja Junction > 4th Mile Post > New Kelani Bridge > Ingurukade Junction > Pettah > Fort

Fort - Kirillawala

Kirillawala to Fort route is little bit different than Fort to Kirillawala route. Kirillawala to Fort goes through DSL Roundabout to Maradana Bridge and then Maradana Technical Junction (not DSL Roundabout to Technical Junction).

Bus No 514 | Weliweriya – Fort

SLTB and private buses run between Weliweriya and Fort. 

• Bus No. / Route No.: 514
• Distance: about 27 km
• Duration: approximately 1.30 to 1.45 hours 

Weliweriya – Fort bus routes:

Weliweriya - Embaraluwa - Kirillawala - Kokis Kade Junc - Indigahamula Junc - Eldeniya - Gonahena Junction - Kadawatha - Mahara Junc- Kiribathgoda - Kalaniya University - Thoranaja Junc - 4th Mile Post - New Kelani Bridge - Ingurukade Junc - Pettah – Fort

Weliweriya – Fort on Google map:

Fort - Weliweriya

Fort - Weliweriya on Google map

Bus No 228 | Weliweriya - Pettah

SLTB and private buses run between Weliweriya and Pettah. 

Bus No. / Route No.: 228

Distance: about 30 km

Duration: approximately 1.25 to 1.45 hours 

Weliweriya - Pettah bus routes:

Weliweriya - Delgoda - Siyambalape Junc - Bandarawaththa Junc - Bollegala - Kelani Viharaya - 4th Mile Post - New Kelani Bridge - Pettah

Pettah - Weliweriya

Pettah to Weliweriya route is little bit different than Weliweriya to Pettah route. It changes only when it start from Pettah (Kotahena junction and goes via Armor street). 

Bus No 226 | Dekatana - Colombo

SLTB and private buses run between Dekatana and Colombo. 

Bus No. / Route No.: 226

Distance: about 22.5 km

Duration: approximately 1 hour

Dekatana - Colombo (Colombo – Dekatana) bus routes:

Dekatana - Karabugas Junction - Malwana - Bandarawaththa Junc - Bollegala - Kelani Viharaya - 4th Mile Post - New Kelani Bridge – Pettah

Dekatana - Colombo

Colombo – Dekatana

Colombo to Dekatana route is little bit different than Dekatana to Colombo route. It changes only in Kotahena junction and goes via Armor street.. 

Bus No 231 | Kirindiwela - Gampaha

SLTB and private buses run between Kirindiwela and Gampaha.

Bus No. / Route No.: 231 

Distance: about 22.5 km

Duration: approximately 1 hour

Kirindiwela - Gampaha (Gampaha – Kirindiwela) bus routes:

Gampaha - Yakkala - Radanawa - Kirindiwela

Bus No 202 | Kirindiwela - Gampaha

SLTB and private buses run between Kirindiwela and Gampaha. 

Bus No. / Route No.: 202 

Distance: about 24 km 

Duration: approximately 1.15 hours 

Kirindiwela - Gampaha (Gampaha – Kirindiwela) bus routes: Gampaha - Miriswaththa - Belummahara - Weliweriya - Henegama - Radawana - Kirindiwela

Bus No 69-122 | Maharagama - Kandy

SLTB and private buses run between Maharagama and Kandy. 

Bus No. / Route No.: 69-122 (Also, it is know as 69/122 bus route)

Distance: about 0 km

Duration: approximately 0 hours 

Kandy – Maharagama  (Maharagama – Kandy) bus routes:

Maharagama - Kottawa - Homagama - Godagama - Meepe - Pahathgama - Kaluaggala - Puwakpitiya - Avissawella - Karawanella - Ruwanwella - Kotiyakumbura - Pitagaldeniya - Galigamuwa - Kegalle - Mawanella - Kadugannawa - Peradeniya - Kandy

Bus No 57/17 | Anuradhapura - Maharagama

SLTB and private buses run between Maharagama and Anuradhapura. 

Bus No. / Route No.: 57/17 (Also, it is known as 57-17 bus route)

Distance: about 215 km

Duration: approximately 6 hours 

Anuradhapura – Maharagama (Maharagama – Anuradhapura) bus routes:

Anuradhapura > Thalawa > Thambuththegama > Galgamuwa > Ambanpola > Daladagama > Padeniya > Wariyapola > Katupotha >  Narammala > Dambadeniya > Giriulla > Meerigama > Pasyala > Nittambuwa > Yakkala > Miriswaththa > Balummahara > Weliweriya > Delgoda > Kaduwela > Malabe > Athurugiriya > Habarakada > Godagama > Homagama > Kottawa  > Maharagama 

Bus No 1 | Kegalle – Colombo bus route

SLTB and private buses run between Kegalle and Colombo. Its main travelling road is A1. Also, passengers can use Kandy – Colombo buses and Mawanella – Colombo route buses.

Bus No. / Route No.: 1

Distance: about 81 km

Duration: approximately 2.00 to 2.30 hours

Kegalle - Colombo bus route

Kegalle – Colombo (Colombo – Kegalle) bus routes: 
Kegalle > Warakapola > Nittambuwa > Yakkala > Miriswaththa > Belummahara > Kadawatha > Kiribathgoda > Colombo

Google Map:
 

Bus No 1 | Mawanella – Colombo bus route

SLTB and private buses run between Mawanella and Colombo. Its main travelling road is A1. Also, passengers can use Kandy – Colombo buses.

Bus No. / Route No.: 1

Distance: about 90 km

Duration: approximately 2.15 to 2.45 hours

Mawanella – Colombo (Colombo – Mawanella) bus routes: 
Mawanella > Kegalle > Warakapola > Nittambuwa > Yakkala > Miriswaththa > Belummahara > Kadawatha > Kiribathgoda >Colombo

Google Map: 
 

Bus No 1 | Colombo – Kandy bus route

SLTB / CTB and private buses run between Colombo and Kandy from 4:00 am to midnight. They leaves about every 15 - 30 minutes interval.

Bus No. / Route No.: 1

Distance: about 114 km

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Colombo - Kandy bus route

Colombo – Kandy (Kandy – Colombo) bus routes:
Kandy > Peradeniya > Mawanella > Kegalle > Nelundeniya > Warakapola > Nittambuwa > Yakkala > Miriswaththa > Belummahara > Kadawatha > Kiribathgoda > Peliyagoda > Colombo (Pettah / Fort)

Google Map: